By Jim Carchidi
April 7, 2026
Spring break is over but the most popular time of year for home sales is approaching. Most buyers look to move before the new school year and spring and summer climates enhance curb appeal.
According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales increased by 1.7% in February with year-over-year sales rising in southern states. To offer a clearer picture of local performance, The Orlando Real checked year-over-year stats for five Central Florida counties using SmartCharts real estate data systems.
Orange County
As of February 2026, the median number of sales in Orange County was 1,091, marking a year-over-year decrease of 2.3% but an increase of 12.1% over the previous month. The median selling price of $420,000 marked a 3.5% drop from the previous year with the median days on the market dropping 10.9% from the previous year to 41.
The city with the biggest median price increase was Oakland, jumping from $285,000 in 2025 to $1,330,000 in 2026. Zellwood marked the steepest price decline, dropping from $397,490 to $150,500.
Meanwhile, Orlando marked a year-over-year price drop, from $400,000 to $383,000. Winter Garden jumped 4.9%, from $551,179 to $577,990. Winter Park dropped 11.8%, from $504,500 to $444,950.
Seminole County
Countywide, the median number of sales decreased 4% with a year-over-year drop from 396 in 2025 to 380 in 2026. The median selling price of $399,945 marked a 2% increase from the previous month but barely changed from $400,000 in February, 2025. The median 43 days on the market increased 2.4% from 2025.
At the city level, Longwood marked the biggest year-over-year price increase, jumping from $461,000 to $499,900. Geneva had the biggest price drop, from $400,000 to $275,000.
Sanford went from a 2025 median selling price of $375,000 to $367,000 in 2026. Lake Mary dipped 4%, from $442,500 to $425,000.
Lake County
Countywide sales numbers marked a year-over-year increase of 17.4% , rising from 536 in 2025 to 629 in 2026. The median sold price of $355,000 marked a 2.7% year-over-year decrease with median days on the market at 51, increasing 6.3% from the previous year
Howey In The Hills topped Lake County’s median year-over-year sales prices, jumping from $290,490 to $432,495. Astor marked the steepest decrease, dropping from $330,000 to $250,000.
Clermont marked a 6.8% drop, from $465,870 to $434,095. Mount Dora dipped 10.8% from $403.490 to $360,000.
Osceola County
Countywide closings dropped 4% going from 579 in 2025 to 556 in 2026. The median selling price of $405,095 marked a 3.2% year-over-year increase with the median days on the market increasing 1.8% from the previous year to 57.
Saint Cloud had the biggest median price increase, jumping from $404,990 to $417,490. Kissimmee dipped 3.1%, dropping from $369,900 to $358,550.
Polk County
Countywide closings were at 984, marking a year-over-year decrease of 2.5% but a month-over-month increase of 20%. The median sold price of $298,995 marked a 5.1% drop from the previous year with the median days on the market decreasing from 53 in 2025 to 46.
Indian Lake Estates marked the highest median price increase, jumping from $247,500 to $305,000. Polk City suffered the biggest loss with a 20% drop, going from $315,000 to $252,000.
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About the Author
Jim Carchidi is an Orlando journalist and photographer with previous work at the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. He covers development, arts, culture, and local stories for The Orlando Real.
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